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言語文化共同研究プロジェクト. 2021, 2020, p. 11-20

Conceptualizing and measuring second language speaking proficiency

Lee Shzh-chen, Nancy

英語

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2021-05-31

応用言語学における理論と実践 : 研究と教育を通して

Previous research on second language (L2) speaking proficiency has used different operational definitions and measurements of speaking proficiency (Housen & Kuiken, 2009). In the past decades, researchers have often conceptualized second language speaking proficiency in terms of three constructs: complexity, accuracy, and fluency (CAF). However, the interaction between the CAF triad and the extent to which the constructs represent speaking proficiency have been highly controversial (Skehan, 2009). In addition, different studies have produced controversial results concerning speaking proficiency and its development because different measurements and analytical tools were used (Norris & Ortega, 2003). These controversies in definitions and measurements are problematic because they make comparisons across studies difficult. Therefore, the definitions of speaking proficiency and operationalization of its measurement need to be reconsidered. This paper reviews literature on the conceptualization of second language speaking proficiency in terms of complexity, accuracy, and fluency. It also introduces measurements used by major studies of second language speaking proficiency.

10.18910/85021

85021

Conceptualizing and measuring second language speaking proficiency

Lee Shzh-chen, Nancy

大阪大学大学院言語文化研究科

英語

2021-05-31

言語文化共同研究プロジェクト

2020

11

20

https://hdl.handle.net/11094/85021

10.18910/85021

https://doi.org/10.18910/85021